Lightning strikes confirmed as cause of 2 wildfires in U.P.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says lightning strikes caused two wildfires that have been burning in the state's Upper Peninsula for over a week.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says lightning strikes caused two wildfires that have been burning in the state's Upper Peninsula for over a week.
A Michigan man died Tuesday in Osceola County, Florida, after a lightning strike was observed in the area, according to the local sheriff.
The City of Gladwin says its wastewater treatment plant is not operating properly after a suspected lightning strike, and residents and businesses should avoid using toilets, sinks, showers, and other plumbing to prevent sewage backups.
The 58-year-old victim from Clinton Township was transported to Marlette Regional Hospital and then transferred to Hurley Medical Center in Flint in critical condition.
The Vaisala National Lightning Detection Network published a total lightning report for 2022.
"All the windows are blown out," said homeowner Theresa Bullock.
A pastor says lightning amid severe thunderstorms that hit Michigan's Lower Peninsula may have sparked a fire at a suburban Detroit church.
A reported lightning strike creates a rude awakening for an Oakland County family.
Authorities say that a man walking his dogs found the Saline man's body Wednesday night.
A brand new, half million dollar home went up in flames just hours after lightning reportedly stuck the house.
A Romulus school will be closed the rest of the week, following an early morning fire that was possibly sparked by a lightning strike.
An early morning lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire near Brighton.
There was a lightning strike Tuesday night at a city park in Portage, where children and adults were playing soccer, seriously injuring one person and sending about a half dozen others to the hospital.
An airplane bound for Detroit from Atlanta was hit by lightning shortly after takeoff and returned to the airport as storms rumbled through the state.
